How To Fix 68023 - Reference document number not maintained in item &

68023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 68 - Message for DARWIN Loans (continued)

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Reference document number not maintained in item &

What causes this issue?

The number of the accompanying sub-ledger document (VDBEKI) must be
entered in the reference document number field in the FI document.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 68023 - Reference document number not maintained in item & ?

  The SAP error message "68023 Reference document number not maintained in item &" typically occurs in the context of document processing, such as when creating or modifying a document (like a purchase order, sales order, or invoice) that references another document. The error indicates that a required reference document number is missing for a specific item in the document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Document: The item in question is expected to have a reference to another document (like a purchase order or sales order), but this reference is not provided.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that requires a reference document for certain transactions, and this requirement is not being met.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of the document, the user may have forgotten to enter the reference document number.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Details: Review the item details in the document where the error occurred. Ensure that the reference document